It was only recently that Cyprus appeared on my radar in terms of a potential holiday destination. Of course for a country to feature on my shortlist, it has to offer more than beaches. After researching, I found quite a bit to do and see.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the food in Albania is really very good. I think I just assumed it would be like other Balkan countries and very meat orientated. The variety of dishes and abundance of fresh produce meant plenty of opportunities to try something different at every meal. Albanian food is quite […]
As we head into Autumn ‘proper’ in the UK, the temperatures start to drop, making some of us feel the need to get away to somewhere a little warmer. Spring is just arriving in Australasia, whilst much of Asia is experiencing rainy season . So where is a good destination for travel in October?
Unlike its neighbours, Belarus is not part of the European Union Schengen travel zone. However, Belarus introduced visa free entry in 2017 and just recently extended this from 5 days to 30 for many visitors including UK, USA, Canada and Australia. See here for full list. The capital, Minsk is starting to catch on as an alternative […]
Railay is a lovely part of Southern Thailand, with a picture perfect beach. I spent my entire time here getting wet in the rain, as I was there in the wet season, but the area is still one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. I expect one day I’ll head back, when […]
Do you take out a new travel insurance policy each and every time you book a holiday, or do you hold an annual policy, backpacker policy, family policy. Perhaps you are covered by your bank, credit card company, or employer? Has this post just reminded you that you haven’t yet arranged any insurance for your […]